Public Health Madison & Dane County, Public Health Madison & Dane County

12/27 Preventing Foodborne Illness in Dane County

Our team of 12 sanitarians conducted over 2,700 restaurant inspections this year to eliminate food safety risk factors linked to illness.
09/07 PHMDC Responds to Recent Flooding

A summary of how we worked to address the health and safety concerns within flooded communities.
07/11 How We Monitor Beach Conditions

Keeping up with ever changing beach conditions is a full-time job for our environmental health lab in the summer.

01/29/2019 Washington State Officials Declare State of Emergency As Measles Outbreak Continues
Vaccination is safe and effective against this highly contagious disease.
01/29/2019 Odds of Dying From an Accidental Opioid Overdose in the US Surpass Those of Dying in Car Accident
Data from the National Safety Council shows the gravity of the opioid epidemic.
01/29/2019 As Farmers Struggle, New Effort Aims to Prevent Suicide
Economic challenges may be putting farmers at risk.

1/29 WIC, Sexual Health, and Immunization Clinics Closed January 30 & 31
In the interest of public safety, WIC, sexual health, and immunization clinics scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday...
1/24 Extreme Cold Temperatures on the Way
Dangerously low temperatures are forecasted for much of the state, and Public Health Madison & Dane County wants...
1/16 It’s Not Too Late to License Pets
It’s never too late to get pets licensed. The 2019 pet license year runs from January 1st to December 31st.

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